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Ellio's Pizza, Sausage & Pepperoni
Frozen Foods
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Ellio's Pizza, Sausage & Pepperoni

Ellio's
18.90 oz
Available at Foodtown
240
Calories
11g
Protein
3g
Sugars
650mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
81
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ellio's Pizza Sausage & Pepperoni is a frozen, rectangular family-style pizza you will most often find in the supermarket's frozen meals and frozen pizza aisle, stacked near other budget-oriented frozen pizzas, frozen garlic breads, and microwaveable entrees. It reads as an everyweek convenience item for busy households and budget-conscious shoppers who want a quick meal solution without shopping a lot of ingredients. The product suits occasions like quick weeknight dinners, movie nights, and game-day snacks where ease and portioning matter. Brand positioning leans into approachable, family-friendly comfort: bold claims like 100% real cheese and good source of calcium give health halos, while the 3 pizzas with 3 slices each and modest price reflect kid-focused, value messaging rather than premium or artisanal cues. There are no organic or natural certifications; the label uses traditional pizza imagery and straightforward callouts rather than clean-label claims. Processing context in plain language: this is a highly processed, ready-to-bake frozen pizza made from refined flour, processed meats, added preservatives and flavorings. Sensory details emphasize a thin, slightly chewy to-crisp crust after oven baking, a salty, greasy mouthfeel from pepperoni and sausage, and a melted mozzarella layer with tomato sauce notes; spices and dehydrated garlic add canned-sauce aromatics. Packaging is a printed cardboard carton with tray-wrapped frozen pizzas intended for oven baking, and the ritual is familiar: preheat oven, slide pizza onto rack, bake until cheese bubbles and crust crisps, then slice and serve. Nutrition cues like 240 calories per serving and high sodium are consistent with its convenience role.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 4.5
Calories240
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium650mg28%
Total Carbohydrate34g12%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars3g
Added Sugars2g4%
Protein11g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Enriched, Wheat, Flour, [Wheat, Flour, (Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Malted, Barley, Flour],, Water,, Low-Moisture, Part-Skim, Mozzarella, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Par-Skim, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Tomato, Paste,, Cooked, Italian, Sausage, (Pork,, Spices,, Water,, Salt,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Paprika, (Color),, Sugar,, Flavor),, Pepperoni, (Pork,, Beef,, Salt,, Natural, Flavors,, Dextrose,, Oleoresin, of, Paprika,, Smoke, Flavoring,, Ascorbic, Acid, (Vitamin, C),, Lactic, Acid, Starter, Culture,, Sodium, Nitrite,, BHA,, BHT,, Citric, Acid),, Sugar,, Soybean, Oil,, Salt,, Yeast,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Spices,, Dehydrated, Garlic..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • BHA - Synthetic preservative
  • BHT - Synthetic preservative
  • Paprika (Color) - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (preserved processed meats, BHA/BHT, nitrite, corn syrup solids, added flavors) plus refined flour and formulated cheese, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Ellio's Pizza, Sausage & Pepperoni

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your goals! Ellio's Pizza is relatively lower in sugar and offers a decent amount of protein (11g per serving), making it a satisfying option for a quick meal. However, it does contain preservatives and added sugars, so it's best enjoyed as an occasional treat rather than a daily staple.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
back-to-school

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